The almost entirely true story of Abraham Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, Marshal Ward Hill Lamon – a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President’s life, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.

This will be the People’s Lincoln movie. If you can put together a 19th Century costume, you can attend the Gettysburg Address. Or become a backer and get your name in the credits. Or design a visual effect, and be part of the creative team. Much more info to come.

And check this out: “‘Saving Lincoln’ will be shot in 3D, using ‘300’ style backgrounds composited from vintage stereoscopic photographs.” It’ll be Lincoln and Lamon with killer abs: “THIS…IS…THE UNIOOONNN!”

Incidentally, if you want to see some of Lamon’s personal effects, stop by LMU’s Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum. We’ve got his snuff-box and ashtray on exhibit, along with a gold watch engraved with Lincoln’s picture. Lamon’s daughter donated these items to the university, and they’re a very special part of the collection.

5 responses to “A Ward Hill Lamon movie?”

And check this out: “‘Saving Lincoln’ will be shot in 3D, using ’300′ style backgrounds composited from vintage stereoscopic photographs.” It’ll be Lincoln and Lamon with killer abs: “THIS…IS…THE UNIOOONNN!”

I’m sure I speak for many Civil War bloggers when I say, I don’t need to see George Henry Thomas running around in leather man-panties.

Michael, thanks so much for the mention! We’re still beta-testing the site, so it’s awesome that you already found it. Love to hear some of your opinions in the DEBATE section of savinglincoln.com. Best, Sal